Ep 8. Idaho Death Trap

Homestead Rescue season 6 episode 8, titled "Idaho Death Trap," follows the Raney family as they travel to snow-covered terrain in Idaho to help a family in need. The family has been living off the grid for five years but is now facing a life-threatening situation due to the harsh winter conditions.

As the Raney family arrives, they are greeted by the home's owner, Steven, who quickly expresses his concern for his family's safety. The family of five lives in a handmade cabin with no power, electricity, or running water. They have been relying on a wood-burning stove for heat, but the stove has been malfunctioning, leaving the family in danger of hypothermia.

In addition to the heating issues, Steven has also been struggling to provide food for his family. The season's heavy snowfall has made it difficult for him to trap animals and hunt for food. This has led the family to ration their food, leaving them malnourished and weak.

The Homestead Rescue team starts by assessing the family's living conditions and noting the immediate dangers. They realize that the cabin's roof is collapsing due to the weight of the snow, which could be fatal if not fixed. Therefore, the team decides to build a new cabin for the family.

Marty, the patriarch of the Raney family, and his children, Matt and Misty, get to work building the new cabin. Their plan is to build a larger and more durable structure that can withstand harsh winter conditions. Meanwhile, Steven assists by gathering materials and cutting trees for lumber.

With the new cabin underway, Marty and his family start to focus on other aspects of the family's survival. They set up traps and teach Steven how to hunt properly. They also teach him how to preserve meat.

While out hunting, Matt and Steven come across a frozen river. They realize that the ice can be used to provide cool temperatures for food storage, helping the family preserve their food for longer periods. The discovery of this icebox allows the family to store more meat, fish, and other perishable items.

As the Homestead Rescue team works on the cabin and teaches the family survival skills, they also take the necessary precautions to ensure their safety in the harsh winter conditions. They dig trenches around the cabin to prevent water from seeping in and causing a flood. The team also installs a new wood-burning stove and chimney to provide heat while minimizing the risk of carbon monoxide poisoning.

The team successfully completes the construction of the new cabin, ensuring that the family is safe from the collapsing roof of the old cabin. They also teach the family how to maintain the new structure and continue to live off of the land.

As the Homestead Rescue team prepares to leave, Steven expresses his gratitude for the transformation of his family's living conditions. He credits the Raney family for teaching him vital survival skills and providing them with a more secure housing situation. He feels confident that his family can now withstand the harsh conditions of the Idaho wilderness.

In the end, "Idaho Death Trap" shows how the Homestead Rescue team can make a significant impact on the lives of families struggling to survive in harsh wilderness conditions. The team provides not only shelter but also teaches the necessary skills to live off the land and withstand adverse weather conditions.